# Axis to gong wing adapter
**URL:** https://foil.zone/t/axis-to-gong-wing-adapter/20261
**Category:** Build, Repair & Mod
**Created:** [March 2, 2024, 9:58am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/axis-to-gong-wing-adapter/20261 "2024-03-02T09:58:03Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
**Page:** 3
### Author:  [@Larsb](https://foil.zone/u/Larsb)
#### Post date: [March 13, 2024, 7:53pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/axis-to-gong-wing-adapter/20261/41 "2024-03-13T19:53:11Z")
I tried freeze spray but didn’t work, the aluminum thermal mass wicks away any temperature difference in an instant.
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### Author:  [@Larsb](https://foil.zone/u/Larsb)
#### Post date: [March 17, 2024, 3:39pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/axis-to-gong-wing-adapter/20261/42 "2024-03-17T15:39:19Z")
Shell is curing in vacuum now. Peel ply first since i’ll cover it with some added layers later, then three layers of 200g/m2 carbon/kevlar cloth and some UD strips:
It’s always a nice feeling to close the bag and anticipate the result. 🤞
I want carbon cloth all the way into the corners, if i’d done a 3mm fillet like normally the foot would’ve been mostly without fabric so i skipped it, therefore it might have some bridging gaps.
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### Author:  [@SoEFoil](https://foil.zone/u/SoEFoil)
#### Post date: [March 17, 2024, 4:41pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/axis-to-gong-wing-adapter/20261/43 "2024-03-17T16:41:06Z")
> [@Larsb](#):
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> I’ve not found a robust release method for tubes
One to two degrees of draft angle is what they use to mold carbon parts or tubes… '[How to Build a Fiberglass Mold: Complete Mold Construction Guide – Fibre Glast](https://www.fibreglast.com/product/mold-construction) so that friction doesn’t cumulate during the part release operation.
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### Author:  [@Larsb](https://foil.zone/u/Larsb)
#### Post date: [March 17, 2024, 4:52pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/axis-to-gong-wing-adapter/20261/44 "2024-03-17T16:52:07Z")
In all friendliness, sometimes you should refrain from posting @SoEFoil 😊
Of course a draft will help but it’s not appropriate here since it would introduce play in the connection. Tubes are also mostly straight walled.
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### Author:  [@Larsb](https://foil.zone/u/Larsb)
#### Post date: [March 18, 2024, 3:39pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/axis-to-gong-wing-adapter/20261/45 "2024-03-18T15:39:00Z")
Demoulded, everything looks good so far. Some small bridge gaps (as expected) but nothing too bad, i’ll call it a success😄
Peel ply is still on in pic, this is why it looks so rough.
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### Author:  [@Larsb](https://foil.zone/u/Larsb)
#### Post date: [March 18, 2024, 6:06pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/axis-to-gong-wing-adapter/20261/46 "2024-03-18T18:06:21Z")
Fitting the inserts, had to grind them down to meet the available height
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### Author:  [@SoEFoil](https://foil.zone/u/SoEFoil)
#### Post date: [March 18, 2024, 6:55pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/axis-to-gong-wing-adapter/20261/47 "2024-03-18T18:55:37Z")
> [@Larsb](#):
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> In all friendliness, sometimes you should refrain from posting
You seemed so desperate that I had to try something 😉 The last mainstream composite channel I watched applies 8 layers of release agent + IPA on an aluminium tube used to mold carbon tubes.
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### Author:  [@Larsb](https://foil.zone/u/Larsb)
#### Post date: [March 18, 2024, 8:01pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/axis-to-gong-wing-adapter/20261/48 "2024-03-18T20:01:30Z")
I think it’s the temperature that does it, i cured at 60-70 deg C, at 110 it would’ve been more thermal expansion. The release wouldn’t have been better with more coats as the part was not sticking at all when the pressure was gone.
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### Author:  [@Larsb](https://foil.zone/u/Larsb)
#### Post date: [March 22, 2024, 3:19pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/axis-to-gong-wing-adapter/20261/49 "2024-03-22T15:19:02Z")
Getting there😄
Adapter halves are assembled and curing, i’m so happy that the inserts didn’t get filled with epoxy!
Let’s hope it releases more easily from the fuse this time. After that it’s just some outer layers, sanding, 2k clear coat and then it’s off to the water!
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### Author:  [@Larsb](https://foil.zone/u/Larsb)
#### Post date: [March 25, 2024, 3:41pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/axis-to-gong-wing-adapter/20261/50 "2024-03-25T15:41:53Z")
Well, getting the fuse released wasn’t exactly a lot better this time, i had to pull it off with a chain hoist. I knew it might be tough since i packed a lot of carbon into the mold before closing it, again creating pressure on the fuse during curing.
On the positive side, the adapter is proven to have a tight interface which can take some 100 kilos of pull force 😄
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### Author:  [@Larsb](https://foil.zone/u/Larsb)
#### Post date: [March 30, 2024, 3:48pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/axis-to-gong-wing-adapter/20261/51 "2024-03-30T15:48:33Z")
Hope this is the final layering so i can ride it soon😄
I used the recess in the wing as a mold and coated it with a talcum+epoxy slurry to build a filling layer, then pressed down the adapter and added fabrics.
Bottom reinforcement is 6 x100g/m2 UD
Top is 2x200 g/m2 carbon/kevlar + 2xUD carbon
I forgot the peel ply - but what the heck, it’ll be great anyway, just more finishing 😄
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### Author:  [@Larsb](https://foil.zone/u/Larsb)
#### Post date: [March 31, 2024, 7:37am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/axis-to-gong-wing-adapter/20261/52 "2024-03-31T07:37:58Z")
Rough cut out, some sanding needed since i forgot the peel ply. Fit couldn’t be better 😄
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### Author:  [@Larsb](https://foil.zone/u/Larsb)
#### Post date: [April 2, 2024, 4:55pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/axis-to-gong-wing-adapter/20261/53 "2024-04-02T16:55:48Z")
I tested the wing and adapter today, might upload a video later🤙
Riding it the first time was a bit like Bambi on ice since it rides so differently compared to what i’m used to and conditions were a bit harsh - but i’m really happy with the ART999 wing! Lively, carving, easy lift, efficient - it seems to have it all!
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### Author:  [@Larsb](https://foil.zone/u/Larsb)
#### Post date: [April 2, 2024, 7:08pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/axis-to-gong-wing-adapter/20261/54 "2024-04-02T19:08:01Z")
Here goes, just a short ride video. Foggy, and what the christmas movie industry would call a blizzard, but really is light sleet😀
It was frickin cold anyway and careful riding, i didn’t want to crash.
[ ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Sd1Q7WUC-Y)
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### Author:  [@Jezza](https://foil.zone/u/Jezza)
#### Post date: [April 3, 2024, 6:45am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/axis-to-gong-wing-adapter/20261/55 "2024-04-03T06:45:35Z")
> [@Larsb](#):
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> but i’m really happy with the ART999 wing! Lively, carving, easy lift, efficient - it seems to have it all!
Once you leave gong, you realise what was wrong 😉
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### Author:  [@Toto44](https://foil.zone/u/Toto44)
#### Post date: [April 3, 2024, 7:00am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/axis-to-gong-wing-adapter/20261/56 "2024-04-03T07:00:12Z")
what a nonsens. To be able to give such a dumb statement, you need to have used EVERY gong foil availible
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### Author:  [@Toto44](https://foil.zone/u/Toto44)
#### Post date: [April 3, 2024, 7:01am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/axis-to-gong-wing-adapter/20261/57 "2024-04-03T07:01:02Z")
Nice helmet! 20 chr…
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### Author:  [@Jezza](https://foil.zone/u/Jezza)
#### Post date: [April 3, 2024, 7:47am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/axis-to-gong-wing-adapter/20261/58 "2024-04-03T07:47:45Z")
I’m sorry you lost your sense of humour somewhere…
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### Author:  [@Larsb](https://foil.zone/u/Larsb)
#### Post date: [April 3, 2024, 7:56am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/axis-to-gong-wing-adapter/20261/59 "2024-04-03T07:56:22Z")
Yeah, some uninspired views but i hate using a selfie stick, not worth sacrificing a nice ride to get a video😃
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### Author:  [@Toto44](https://foil.zone/u/Toto44)
#### Post date: [April 3, 2024, 9:35am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/axis-to-gong-wing-adapter/20261/60 "2024-04-03T09:35:11Z")
I think it is more likely that you lost something
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